Where to get the best custard, ice cream and gelato in town

Born on the Coney Island boardwalk in 1919, frozen custard took almost a century to take hold in Houston, which it finally did after this stand’s 2000 opening. Don’t miss the Choc-O-Rocko, a combination of chocolate custard, roasted almonds and marshmallow cream.

Owner Jasmine Chida may have begun her business with gelato, but she’s not satisfied sticking with just one type of frozen treat. Yogurts, sorbet and custards are also available, in quirky flavors such as avocado–sweet basil and lavender–guajillo–tres leches.